I’m thinking I need an ultrasonic cleaner but I've never used one. are they as good as they say. I think it was Nelly who suggested Allendale ones. Question is which one, there’s so many to choose from. I’ll be used for cleaning bits for my 916 when I start to restore her but god knows when. so based on that which one would you guys recommend
Good recommendation there from Nelly. I also have an Allendale. Mine is a small 2 litre unit, as I only envisage cleaning small components with it and anything bigger would have been overkill. If you intend to use it say for the throttle bodies, you would probably need a larger unit (maybe a 5 litre). Used mine quite a few times now. It is somewhat trial and error until you get used to using it and degassing the fluid first but there are plenty of helpful resources online. Here is a link to the one I purchased. I also went for their powder form cleaner which you can mix up yourself and is more economical. https://www.allendale-ultrasonics.c...l-ultrasonic-cleaner-cavitek-professional-50w
Youve got to size it based upon what you to put in there. 2ltr is good for most small parts, but they go up to 30ltr for larger parts like engine casings. However, the larger you go the longer it takes to heat up. Allendale are very good but if you’re only using it occasionally and not every day consider any of the much much cheaper Chinese variants on Amazon, they’re just as effective and do last. The most effective and cost effective solution I’ve found is SurfexHD from Bilt Hamber used in a 20:1 dilution.
I purchased a Creworks 6-litre ultrasonic cleaner last year and it is briliant to say the least. I used it to clean my Ducati 998 fuel pump base and it came up like new. It was £119 then but it is now £149, but you could get it cheaper by scouring eBay a bit more. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394798762564
I've got a couple of Allendales' offerings now. The big one is about 25Ltr and can take throttle bodies, heads etc. I've got a smaller one for carb jets and such like. The important thing to remember is to use the correct cleaning chemicals for the job in hand.
Some good tips. So I’ll not be using this very often and would like something big enough for say the throttle bodies. I’ll check out the suggested types and take it from there. Thanks for tips lads.
My 6 litre ultrasonic cleaner would be fine for that, I did an Yamaha LC carb in it recently and it was an easy fit and the carb was like new.
Got me a Laldi special from "the aisle of the shite you never knew you needed"; £20! Good for wee tiny things....and the wife's jewelry.
